Why the First Country to Legalize Marijuana Might Give Up
The goal of the law is to remove a huge source of revenue from violent drug gangs, which the government blames for a recent rise in crime.
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New York Times Runs Full-Page Pro-Marijuana Ad in Sunday Edition
Ad follows launch of a six-part series by paper's editorial board advocating repeal of federal ban
Independent Think Tank: Marijuana Legalization in Colorado Is a Success
The Brookings Institution said Colorado's system addresses “key concerns."
Why Are Law Enforcement Officials Making More Marijuana Arrests Than Ever?
This uptick in arrests comes even though pot remains widely used, available, and perceived of as safe by most Americans.
Canadian Political Debate Over Marijuana Legalization Heats Up
The political debate over marijuana legalization in Canada could soon intensify, following a New York Times editorial that calls for the U.S. federal government to repeal its 44-year ban on pot.
New York Times: End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
CANNABIS CULTURE - What is arguably the most influential and respected newspaper in the United States is ready to free the weed. In a Sunday editorial, the New York Times called forthrightly for the end of federal marijuana prohibition.
Repeal Prohibition, Again
It took 13 years for the United States to come to its senses and end Prohibition, 13 years in which people kept drinking, otherwise law-abiding citizens became criminals and crime syndicates arose and flourished.
Legal Marijuana Debated at National Press Club
For Bill Piper, there’s no doubt that the nation’s war on drugs has failed, with 666,000 Americans arrested on marijuana charges last year alone.
Oregon Marijuana Legalization Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The New Approach Oregon marijuana legalization initiative has qualified for the November ballot, the secretary of state's office reported today.
Poll Showing Most Canadians Want Pot Laws Relaxed Kept Secret by Harper Government
A strong majority of Canadians think the federal government should either legalize marijuana or decriminalize the possession of small amounts, according to a new Department of Justice poll obtained by Torstar News Service.
